Selyn Foundation was established in 2009 as the non-profit social impact arm of the Selyn Group, whose handloom business began in 1991. Through #SkillsToEmpower and #BleedGood, we support women's wellbeing and opportunities.
Who we are
A women-led organisation working where dignified livelihoods meet sustainable menstrual health.
Our Vision
A world where women and girls participate meaningfully and equitably in the sustainable development of their communities, with dignity, respect, confidence and pride.
Our Mission
Selyn Foundation is a women-led organisation committed to empowering women and girls through sustainable livelihood opportunities, accessible health education and resources including menstrual health (MHHM), and culturally informed programmes that strengthen the capacity and agency of women, youth and communities.
What guides us
Why we exist
To advance women’s dignity by addressing economic and bodily freedom together. The Foundation works where dignified livelihoods meet sustainable menstrual health, bringing together communities, government, civil society, development partners and the private sector.
Every woman deserves both the dignity of meaningful work and the freedom of a healthy body.
Since 1991
A female-led, women-centred social enterprise.
Set up as the social arm of Selyn.
Selyn's sales fell by 70%, and the Foundation saw artisans and communities struggling to afford menstrual products.
A Buy One, Give Back campaign and the first reusable pad.
Secured from WUSC/EUMC, with support from Canada, to develop and standardise the pad.
Monitoring and evaluation framework put in place.
Pad improved to UNFPA/UNICEF/UNHCR technical specifications.
The people behind our work
Director, Selyn Foundation
Chief Growth Officer, Selyn Group of Impact Companies.
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How we fit together
Fair-trade business
A fair-trade handloom company, founded in 1991.
Non-profit
A non-profit that delivers programmes — #SkillsToEmpower and #BleedGood.
FemTech company
Established by the Selyn Group in 2025, a separate women-led FemTech company that makes reusable menstrual products.
Working together
We work with communities, government, civil society, development partners and the private sector.
To #BleedGood is a basic human right.
Fight with us to end period poverty in Sri Lanka.
#BleedGood #SelynFoundation